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text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e165 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e198 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e318 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; 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This double bevel blade features a K-tip profile designed for precision tasks including in-hand peeling, trimming, and slicing fruits or vegetables. The thinner, sharper tip facilitates precise slicing and picking, while the flatter edge profile supports effective peeling when held in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTakefu VG10 stainless steel core achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and offers stain resistance alongside edge retention. The san-mai stainless damascus clad construction features a dense pattern with Kurozome dyed steel and mirror polish surface finish. This aesthetic treatment adds visual distinction but requires care to maintain the polished appearance over time. The blade measures 150mm at the edge with 29.3mm heel height and tapers from 2.0mm at the spine heel to 0.8mm near the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood pairs with a black buffalo horn ferrule for contrast and grip during precise handling. 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